Teachers
Aligned. Committed. Dynamic.
Our teachers have a collective 100 years of experience leading groups in yoga, meditation, breath, dance and other mind body practices.
Delia Brett
Delia Brett ERYT500- I am the current studio owner of Green Room Yoga, an experienced registered teacher with the Yoga Alliance, Yoga Shred Certified Teacher, Certified Energy Codes Facilitator and Transformational Coach. I have been teaching yoga since 2003 and teaching at Green Room Yoga since it moved out of Alix Rodrigues’ living room and onto Hastings Street in 2008.
My personal journey with yoga began in 1998 but the unique approach I bring to my classes today, actually began long before that. Like you, I am a fusion of many voices, teachers, practices and influences. Chief among these influences has been dance – more specifically, Contact Dance – a form of improvised dance that foregrounds an embodied, moment to moment experience of the natural laws of physics. And it is this form, which I have been practicing, performing and teaching for over 35 years, that has informed my yoga the most.
After 21 years of teaching yoga, I think it’s fair to say my practice has shifted. These days, I am more inspired to guide awareness through movement, stillness and breath back to the elemental spark of joy – the spirit of play and experimentation in yoga. Because I believe that when we cultivate an inner posture (asana) of curiosity and wonder in our bodies we don’t just dissolve stress, we learn to become intimate with ourselves again and in doing so, we develop the capacities we need to inspire, uplift and bring healing to our increasingly divided world. Learn more about me at www.deliamoves.com/about-delia
Candice Baldwin
Candice Baldwin Candice’s natural curiosity about her own healing from injuries and trauma lead her to 20+ year yoga practice. This enthusiasm to learn and serve others on their healing journey lead her to pursue her life as a yoga teacher, yoga therapist and educator, while her African ancestry and autism has made her passionate about calling in the BIPOC and neurodivergent communities.
She is a 500 RYT, 200hr Himalayan Kriya Yoga teacher, Swing Yoga teacher, and Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). Her approach in yoga therapy and education is building a practice and educational environment around the needs of the people she serves, working with blind and partially sighted peoples, 50+ population and people living with injuries, trauma, neurodivergence and chronic illness. Learn more about Candice at https://vidyatherapeuticyoga.ca/ Follow her on IG @vidyatherapeuticyoga
Joni Cooke
Joni Cooke I offer a traditional hatha flow which is deep and strong and gentle, and also a specific nervous system yoga class especially to help neurodivergent folx.
I began my yogic studies in India in 1995 while studying Katak dance as part of a fine arts program at university. It was very traditional yoga taught one-on-one by a serene old Hatha Yoga Master. Seeds were planted. Coming face to face with my "monkey mind" I humbly became a student of the "Svadhyaya" (knowledge of Self) branches of Vedic practices which ask the student to study their "fluctuations of mind". I eventually moved to a Monastery to deepen into meditation with a Japanese Zen master. There was no asana practice at the monastery but we were taught to embody the Buddhist principles of self regulation using all six senses. This is the foundation of my nervous system specialization.
My commitment to understand the connection between body and mind led me to work as a Registered Shiatsu Massage Therapist. Over 35 years this vocation reminds me daily about the importance of yoga, deep breathing, good alignment and strength. Health and self-awareness has been my life-long passion. I'm also a student and teacher of Contact Improvisation dance, so my hatha classes are shot-through with all the various insights of this embodiment practice. My first yoga teacher used to say: "Kindness, humour and wisdom, more important than words. Teach by BEING a Yogi."
In the summer months I shape-shift into a gardening fiend on a small plot of land on Salt Spring Island. Green Room yoga students have been known to enjoy the occasional pound of salad mix if there’s extra. Discover more about me at https://www.dancingcraneshiatsu.com/
Anastasiia Kravchynska
Anastasiia Kravchynska. I’m Ana, a passionate yoga teacher (RYT-500) and therapist with a deep commitment to making yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of gender, ability, body type, background, or experience. My teaching methodology is rooted in the belief that yoga is a practice for all, and I welcome individuals from all walks of life with open arms.My teaching style is characterized by three core values: inquiry, safety, and quality. I create a safe and compassionate space where students can explore their bodies and needs without feeling obligated. I aim to guide you in reconnecting with your own body, empowering you to reclaim it and listen to its unique needs.
Let's embark on this path of inner exploration and reconnect with the wisdom that resides within. Whether you're new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, my classes are an open invitation to discover the beauty of your own body and mind, where we celebrate diversity, compassion, and the joy of self-discovery. Together, we can find peace, acceptance, and a sense of belonging, no matter where you are in your journey. Discover more about me at https://www.yogawithanastasiia.com. Follow me on IG @anayoga
Jennifer McLeish-Lewis
Jennifer McLeish Lewis I took my first yoga class at "Loony ($1) Fridays" in 1999 at the back my ballet school. I became a teacher in 2004. I trained at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga under devotees of Baba Hari Dass, learning the eight limbs of classical Ashtanga Yoga. Since completing my basic teacher's training, I have furthered my education by becoming certified as a Yin Yoga Instructor, an Asana as Prayer Instructor, a Prenatal Yoga Instructor and a Yoga Nidra Facilitator. I am also a certified Thai and Deep Tissue Massage practitioner as well as a professional Contemporary dancer and choreographer. My passion as a dancer, dedication to the philosophy of yoga, and my intuitive healing touch have led me to weave total body integration into the art of deep relaxation. Discover more about my work here. Follow me on IG @mydeeplistening
Odette Slater
Odette Slater I am an experienced yoga teacher, pilates teacher, Dula and prenatal yoga teacher. I began studying and teaching yoga in the mid 1980’s in London, England while completing my dance degree. I started teaching because one of my first teachers in London, Danny Paradise encouraged me to. This was long before yoga teacher certification was even a thing. I continue to study with amazing acharyas and weave many ancient and contemporary teachings together in all my classes. I have been a student of the Vedas for over twenty years and enjoy weaving yoga philosophy and Sanskrit mantras into my asana classes. So, if you are in class with me, don’t be surprised if I start telling stories from these ancient texts!
I also work with women who are struggling with mental health and addiction (these woman are some of my greatest teachers), regularly facilitate Sounds Baths with my partner Ron and I am currently learning to lead Kirtan. Learn more about me at https://odetteslater.com
Veronica Vukusic
Veronica Vukusic ERYT500 I started practicing yoga in 1998 with an interest in deepening my understanding of meditation and the body-mind connection. In 2006, I completed my first yoga teacher training and haven't looked back since.
With roots in classical Sivananda Yoga and advanced training in Hatha Vinyasa, I combine old and new teachings of yoga to link ancient wisdom with everyday living in a practical way. Weaving philosophy with breath awareness in alignment-based sequences that are both gentle and strong, my classes provide an overall feeling of balance. I love guiding people through mindful choreographies that integrate moments of challenge with rest as a way to build resilience.
Green Room Yoga is a special community where I regularly taught Hatha Yoga on Tuesday nights. While I’m no longer teaching weekly classes at the studio, I continue to build on my East Van yoga relationships through occasional subbing and workshop facilitation. Stay tuned!
Currently residing and teaching in Squamish while making steady trips to the city, I offer online and in-person public and private yoga classes, facilitate workshops in teacher trainings, and lead yoga retreats. You can find out more or stay in touch here: www.vvyoga.ca.
